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Originally Posted by jd1020
Ya, and it hasn't gotten cheaper.
2001 - The year the Rangers gave ARod a $252mil contract. The highest team payroll was $109mil.
2011 - Current year. The highest team payroll is $201mil.
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Texas threw out crazy money without even looking to see what they needed first. It was like going all in when the other players have a pair of tens showing at best.
If someone throws out more than 210 million then we can talk. You don't negotiate against yourself.